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How to find and use your fuse box
Do you know where to find the fuse box in your home? Finding and testing the fusebox is one of the day-one priorities on our home move checklist. Unfortunately, many people live in their homes for...
The 2025 Warm Home Discount: Millions more will save
Millions of households will be relying on the 2025 warm home discount to pay high energy bills this winter. Energy bills may have dropped slightly in July, but prices are still significantly higher...
What is my insurance deductible?
Whether you’re insuring your home, its contents, your car or something else that’s precious to you, your insurance deductible is an essential part of your policy. Your deductible affects everything...
What should I include in my Contents Insurance Policy?
Do you currently have a contents insurance policy? Research by Compare the Market found that 12% of homeowners and a huge 49% of renters don’t currently have contents insurance. A contents insurance...
Ofwat to be Abolished: What it means for you
A major review of water services across the UK has made 88 recommended changes - the biggest of which is abolishing the current regulatory body Ofwat. The review was headed by Sir Jon Cunliffe as...
What do I need to know when buying broadband?
When buying broadband, a little preparation goes a long way. Knowing what kind of broadband package you're looking for, what internet speeds you need and what's available in your area - along with...
Which energy supplier is right for you?
Switching energy suppliers is one of the simplest ways to save on your energy bills, but how do you choose an energy supplier? The differences between energy suppliers may not be immediately...
Where in the UK has a hosepipe ban in 2025?
With this spring being declared the warmest and sunniest on record, it’s not surprising that some areas are now seeing a hosepipe ban in 2025. Hosepipe bans don’t just limit using your hose at...
Energy
How to switch energy suppliers: Everything you need to know
Are you looking to switch energy suppliers? Perhaps you've been reading about impending energy price increases and are looking to save on your gas and electricity bills. If you are then we're here...
How you can get free electricity from Octopus Energy
Free electricity - it sounds too good to be true! Well, that's what Octopus Energy are offering their customers through their 'Octopus Power-Ups' scheme. There are a few conditions for joining the...
Octopus Energy offers support after winter fuel payment cuts
After cuts to those eligible for the winter fuel payment were confirmed in July, many of the UK's most vulnerable people were left wondering how they would pay for fuel this winter. The cuts were...
Beat the heat (without breaking the bank) this summer
We're celebrating that heatwave season has finally arrived in the UK, but trying to beat the heat can leave you with a scary electric bill. While the hot weather will mean savings on heating,...
Broadband & TV
Sky Q vs Sky Glass vs Sky Stream
If you want to order Sky TV, there's one decision you'll need to make early on: Sky Q, Sky Glass or Sky Stream? Sky TV is currently available to watch through three different devices. When you place...
Cancel your broadband with no exit fee: Sky, Virgin, BT, EE & more
Are you trying to cancel your broadband? From hard-to-find support lines to high cancellation fees, it can feel like an uphill battle! We've created this ultimate guide to cancelling your broadband...
What’s the average broadband price in the UK?
What's a good broadband price in 2024? How much does broadband cost on average? The cost of your broadband package depends on your speed, your provider and any extras you want to include. However,...
Don’t overpay for broadband extras
Broadband extras to add to your package are usually offered right at the end of placing your order. If you've already gone through the long process of choosing a supplier, package and speed, it can...
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Moving Guides
6 easy ways to save on moving supplies
From boxes to bubble wrap, the cost of moving supplies can become a big expense during your home move. Below, we've put together our favourite tricks for saving on moving supplies, as well as where you might be able to find useful freebies. Looking for more ways to...
Which tenancy fees are legal in the UK?
The 'Tenant Fees Act' of 2019 placed legal restrictions on the tenancy fees that landlords and letting agents can charge. Under the legislation, property owners and managers can only charge tenants for a few specific services. The laws also restrict how much tenants...
What’s the average cost of moving home?
The cost of moving home is a huge concern for UK movers, especially as it can be so hard to estimate ahead of your move. The home you're moving from and to, the distance you are travelling and even the time of year can all affect the total cost of your move. Add in...
Spread the word: Who to contact when you move
Do you know who to contact when you move home? If not, you could miss important post - or worse. Luckily, we've compiled this handy list of the organisations and businesses that might need to know about your new address. Cross each one off and before you know it...
PCM News
What is the best way to watch sports in the UK?
Calling all you sports fanatics searching for the best way to watch sports in the UK! After all, what's better than watching the biggest sporting events each and every week all from the comfort of your own sofa? You’ll be able to watch certain events with a standard...
Ofgem to impose ban on retrospective bills
Energy consumers could save around £1,000 as a result of Ofgem's decision to ban retrospective bills for energy that was used beyond the last 12 months. The ban comes after a lack of compliance from many energy providers with a voluntary agreement that is already in...